Automated Fixtures really dumb/newbie question

[strike771377]

I'm using some elation power spot 250s and I've got a couple that I have control over (I can move them around) but no light. Is this a lamp gone out or could it be something else? Also, my 1 power spot thats working seems REALLY dim. Do these lamps tend to dim before going completely out? I've seen some American DJ spot 250s that are WAAAAAAY brighter and more powerful than this particular fixture. Thanks in advance!

 

[mstaylor]

I would double check your fixture personalities first. I couldn't find a manual for the elation check the light and see if you can strike it from the menu. If yes, then check your board settings and make sure it is telling the lights to strike.

 

[bishopthomas]

The most obvious thing is to make sure they're lamped on. As Michael hinted at, there's probably a manual control within the fixture's menu system. Here's the product page on the Elation web site, the manual is on the right side of the page:

Elation Professional - Professional Lighting Products

 

[Shawncfer]

To Turn Lamp on press

Menu>Up>Up>Up(I think its 3 times.. or until you see LAMP)>Enter>Up>Enter. It'll strike the lamp, but it wont come on instantly so give it a minute or two.

As far as the lamp being dim, I have two Elation Power Spot 575s and one has a brighter lamp than the other. I cant figure out why though. So if you figure something out let me know

 

[JD]

If you have a bright one and a dim one, you can sometimes get to the bottom of the problem by lamping them off and opening up the douser / iris and looking in the lens with a flashlight. Usually, what you will see is a distorted view of the bulb's electrodes. I can be very telling if they are different, usually indicating that the dimmer unit needs a bench focus work-over. Also, if all you see is gray, then the bulb is probably old, or you have some really dirty lenses!

Make sure the lamp has been off for awhile before you look!

I call this the "Open up and say Ahhh.." approach. Nice part is no tools are needed.

 

[eloader]

I'm using some elation power spot 250s and I've got a couple that I have control over (I can move them around) but no light. Is this a lamp gone out or could it be something else? Also, my 1 power spot thats working seems REALLY dim. Do these lamps tend to dim before going completely out? I've seen some American DJ spot 250s that are WAAAAAAY brighter and more powerful than this particular fixture. Thanks in advance!

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